Biography
Luis Conte (born 16 November 1954) is a Cuban percussionist best-known for his performances in the bands of artists including James Taylor, Madonna, Pat Metheny Group, Eric Clapton, Carlos Santana, Phil Collins, Rod Stewart and Shakira. He began his music career as a studio musician for Latin Jazz acts like Caldera. Conte's live performance and touring career took off when he joined Madonna's touring band in the 1980s. Neil Strauss of The New York Times describes Conte's playing as "grazing Latin-style percussion".Conte immigrated to Los Angeles in 1967, where he attended Los Angeles City College studying music, and entrenched himself in the music community. Conte's career includes composing and playing in ABC TV's Dancing with the Stars band, along with many TV and film projects.
Filmography
all 15
Movies 15
self 13
James Taylor - Austin City Limits Festival (2015)
Funny People (2009)
Phil Collins: Live at Montreux 2004 (2004)
Phil Collins: Finally... The First Farewell Tour (2004)
James Taylor Pull Over (2003)
James Taylor Live at the Beacon Theatre (1998)
Phil Collins: Live and Loose in Paris (1997)
Jackson Browne: Going Home (1994)
Madonna: The Girlie Show - Live Down Under (1993)
Madonna: Ciao, Italia! - Live from Italy (1988)
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Birthday1954-11-16 (70 years old)
CitizenshipsCuba, United States of America
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